Monthly Archives: December 2013

GM 3-Button Keyless Entry Remote with FCC ID KOBUT1BT

GM installed factory keyless entry systems that used remotes with FCC ID KOBUT1BT on many vehicles beginning as early as 1996 model sedans and running through the 2001 model year. Most of these remotes are 4-button remotes that were used … Continue reading

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Keyless Entry Remote Key Fob for 2004 Kia Rio

A reader emailed Remotes Unlimited asking about a replacement remote control for her 2004 Rio. We wrote back to tell her that Kia did not install factory keyless entry systems on that model year of Rio. If her vehicle has … Continue reading

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Did You Know? . . . Nissan 4-Button Remote Replaces Nissan 3-Button Remote

Nissan used 3-button keyless entry remotes with FCC IDs KBRASTU15 and CWTWB1U733 on virtually all Nissan and Infiniti trucks and SUVs during much of the last decade. They also used 4-button remotes with FCC ID KBRASTU15 on many sedans and … Continue reading

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Remotes Unlimited Buys Remote Controls

Remotes Unlimited will buy your new condition remote transmitter. We buy remotes for keyless entry systems for all US, Japanese, Korean and most European vehicle makes. We also buy key fobs for the leading brands of aftermarket alarm and remote … Continue reading

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Did You Know? . . . Keyhead Remote Transmitters That Require Two Working Keys for Programming

Some parts that have a remote transmitter integrated with the key – which we refer to as either “keyhead” or “switchblade” remotes – have a procedure for the user to program the remote transmitter without requiring a trip to the … Continue reading

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New Cool Start / Crimestopper Remote Key Fob with FCC ID Q6WBT515201

One of Crimestopper’s most popular remotes used on its aftermarket remote start and alarm systems has been a 5-button Cool Start remote with FCC ID VVJ-T612S434 (Crimestopper part number RSTX-4). This remote has been discontinued by Crimestopper. A few of … Continue reading

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2010 Hyundai Sonata Keyless Entry Remotes

A reader asked about replacement remotes for a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. This vehicle used two different remotes. 2010 Sonata cars with push-button ignition use Hyundai part number 95440-3Q000. This is a 5-button “Smart Key” (proximity) remote with lock, unlock, trunk … Continue reading

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Replacement Remotes for Ford Dealer-Installed Remote Start Systems

Ford offers 4 remote start systems as dealer-installed options. These are systems made by aftermarket alarm system manufacturers such as Code Alarm, Nutek and Advance Security, but they all were made expressly for Ford dealer-installed systems and, except for the … Continue reading

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Replacing Aftermarket Alarm Remote Key Fobs with FCC ID ELV777K

A reader posted a comment saying he needs to replace his Carbine remote with FCC ID ELV777K. We responded to him as follows: Carbine made a variety of remotes with FCC ID ELV777K on the case. These remotes are not … Continue reading

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Reader Question: Can One Use the Same Remote for Two Different Vehicles?

A reader asked: “It (the Remotes Unlimited website) lists (part 583-1583) for both an ’03 Silverado and an ’05 Avalanche 1500. How hard would it be to program for both vehicles?” This is a very interesting question. The answer is … Continue reading

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